“Art Nouveau artists and designers created a completely new style of decoration, rejecting the widespread nineteenth-century practice of copying historical, and especially Classical and Medieval, forms. ” (Cramer and Grant)
“Expression in art history is generally associated with non-rational states of mind. It is not used to describe works that convey objective facts or for ideas arrived at through rational thought processes.” (Cramer and Grant)
by Walter Pater
“In the fall of 1903, industry in Birmingham was in full bloom. The opportunity to advertise Birmingham to the nation and the world with an exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair presented itself, eventually taking the form of a sculpture of iron, the largest in the world.”* From these circumstances, Vulcan was formed,…
Shades Creek Flowing Through Time is rich in imagery and historical detail regarding Shades Creek and its surroundings. Produced by the Alabama Historical Society, Flowing Through Time offers insight and perspective on recent conservation efforts, the creek’s historical significance to industrial development and its continuing importance to the modern community. The book includes interesting details about…
Cinderella Stories; Transformations of Historic Birmingham Buildings is an illustrated guide showcasing the city center’s commercial preservation success during the 1980’s. Cinderella Stories recounts the ways that public policy, dedicated public education and many individual acts have made a difference in the quality of the city, significantly impacting economic development and historical preservation. A total…
